A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals

Engineers designed a new type of battery with longer lifespanA famous painter’s exhibition drew large crowds to the art gallery

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseasesThe university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families

A new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuring

Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night skyStudy reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groupsAmbulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid

TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremonyResearch finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults

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• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A city installed new streetlights that use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 50%
• ·A grocery store added self-checkout lanes to reduce wait times for customers
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a limited-edition collection
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants
• ·A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practices
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·A sports team hosted a fan appreciation day with free activities and giveaways
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030
• ·A social media platform banned certain types of content to promote safety
• ·Geologists warn of increased volcanic activity in Pacific Northwest
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood test
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers